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Schowalter Villa
Independent Living & Home Care · Hesston, KS
Residents enjoying an outdoor fire pit gathering Aerial view of a serene pond surrounded by landscaped grounds Bright dining area with a round table and kitchen amenities Close-up of hands molding clay in a pottery activity

Schowalter Villa

Independent Living & Home Care · Hesston, KS
200 W. Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Schowalter Villa

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Bluestem Communities, a non-profit organization rooted in Mennonite healthcare values, operates Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas. Established in 1961, this senior campus combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and traditional nursing home services. The business office routes regular accounts through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Located in a moderately walkable neighborhood, the campus allows some local errands on foot, though most visitors rely on a car.

State data reveals a 61 percent occupancy rate, with 95 of the 155 licensed beds currently occupied. Residents stay for an average of 159 days, showing a standard balance between temporary post-surgical recovery and long-term residential placements. To cover daily medical needs, the 24-hour care team provides an average of 5 hours and 57 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day, which includes 44 minutes from registered nurses, 38 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 44 minutes from nurse aides.

This clinical framework is supported by a wellness center, dementia tracks, and creative arts programming, while recent regulatory inspections resulted in zero deficiencies.

Prospective representatives can contact the admissions office to coordinate an in-person tour of the campus and look over the Tallgrass Dining setups, where the culinary team prepares three meals daily. The administrative staff answers questions about independent or assisted living vacancies, transportation assistance for off-site appointments, and the schedule for intergenerational or volunteer activities.

Facility Direct Line (620) 327-3400
Facility Direct Line (620) 327-3400
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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 47m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 41m per day ■ Avg State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 31m per day ▲ 31% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 30m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 22m per day ▼ 27% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
155-bed community Rank #7 / 224Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 224 homes in Kansas for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #132 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 363 homes in Kansas for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
61%
Rank #179 / 207Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 207 homes in Kansas for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 207. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%
Occupied beds
95 / 155
Average occupied beds in Kansas homes 50 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility | Assisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountyHarvey
License Number175386
CMS Certification Number175386

Ownership & Operating Entity

Schowalter Villa is administered by Jeffrey Ritcha.

Owner NameMennonite Board Missions Char Of Ks Inc

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJames Krehbiel, CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Culinary Experiences
Transportation Services
Social Life Activities
Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Specialized Dementia Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Creative Arts, Intergen Connection, Volunteering
Religious Servicestransportation to area churches each Sunday morning at no cost

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 120 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (20% above)
• Deficiencies per year (19% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection June 24, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 120100 This facility has 20% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (120 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 20% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2013. 9.27.7 This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (9.2 vs. KS avg 7.7).↑ 19% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection of Schowalter Villa on June 2, 2025, resulted in zero deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with several citations related primarily to resident care planning, medication management, and activity programming, particularly noted in a November 7, 2024 complaint investigation. Prior complaint investigations included substantiated issues with supervision and safety, including immediate jeopardy findings related to resident elopement in 2019 and 2021, but these were followed by corrective actions and subsequent compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, with recent inspections showing no deficiencies after addressing prior concerns.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Below average State avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.16
37% better than State average

State average: 1.84

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.28
41% better than State average

State average: 2.16

Short-stay resident measures
Average State avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.5%
20% better than State average

State average: 23.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
18% worse than State average

State average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 32.1%
40% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.2%
23% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hesston's city center to Schowalter Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Schowalter Villa

What neighborhood is Schowalter Villa in?

Schowalter Villa is in the North Lancaster Avenue neighborhood of HESSTON.

Who is the owner of Schowalter Villa?

Schowalter Villa is legally operated by Mennonite Board Missions Char Of Ks Inc, and administered by Jeffrey Ritcha.

Is Schowalter Villa in a walkable area?

Schowalter Villa has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Schowalter Villa?

According to KS state health department records, Schowalter Villa's license number is 175386.

What is the occupancy rate at Schowalter Villa?

Schowalter Villa's occupancy is 61%.

Are pets allowed at Schowalter Villa?

No, Schowalter Villa has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Schowalter Villa?

Jeffrey Ritcha is the administrator of Schowalter Villa.

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